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Jose Quintana placed on IL, empty hole left on Rockies roster

The Colorado Rockies made a few roster moves on Thursday that left the club with 25 players on the 26-man roster. One of the moves included Jose Quintana, who was placed on the IL due to a right hamstring injury. Quintana, who is 37 years old, is on the 15-day IL after sustaining a hamstring […] The post Jose Quintana placed on IL, empty hole left on Rockies roster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates, Konnor Griffin grades for historic $140 million contract

Konnor Griffin hasn’t taken a major league swing, yet the top prospect is already reshaping the trajectory of the Pittsburgh Pirates. A $140 million commitment over nine years will do that. For a franchise that rarely operates in this financial stratosphere, the deal is more than bold—it’s transformative. It thrusts the Pirates into the center […] The post Pirates, Konnor Griffin grades for historic $140 million contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ budding star overslept, remorseful after being scratched vs. Twins

The Kansas City Royals suffered a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, giving the club a 3-3 record through six games. It was a contest that was supposed to feature one of the team’s top prospects, Carter Jensen, but he didn’t make an appearance until the ninth inning. Shortly after the loss, the […] The post Royals’ budding star overslept, remorseful after being scratched vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1986 Pennant-winning Red Sox squad to be honored before Padres game

The Boston Red Sox have not started the 2026 season on the right foot. After winning on Opening Day on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, the Sox have lost five straight games and were swept by the Houston Astros earlier this week. The good news is that the team is now at home for […] The post 1986 Pennant-winning Red Sox squad to be honored before Padres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Kauffman Stadium fountain causes TV camera disaster

The Kansas City Royals experienced an unusual disruption at Kauffman Stadium when a fountain-related issue interfered with game coverage. During Thursday’s matchup against the Minnesota Twins, the broadcast problem quickly became a focal point for viewers. The unusual scene quickly spread across social media, with fans reacting in real time to the unexpected disruption and […] The post Royals’ Kauffman Stadium fountain causes TV camera disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kansas City winds blow fountain water into centerfield camera during Royals-Twins

Kaufmann Stadium learned the perils of having fountains close to the centerfield camera on Thursday as heavy winds blew water into the lens, obscuring it and forcing the Royals.TV broadcasting crew to get creative. The Kansas City area experienced significant wind on Tuesday as the Minnesota Twins came to town for an American League Central…

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Recent extensions could have major ramifications for MLB

Major League Baseball is easing into the season, and there’s been a ton of action on and off the field. Off the field, a few franchises, such as the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and now the Pittsburgh Pirates, have signed their top prospects to long-term deals.  The Brewers ...

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Kim Kardashian brings intense youth sports world to Paramount+ spotlight

Kim Kardashian is stepping into a different kind of spotlight, one that trades glam for grit and puts youth sports culture front and center. Her latest project, Team Moms, is set to explore the increasingly intense world of elite youth baseball, where the stakes stretch far beyond the diamond. Paramount+ has officially greenlit the series, […] The post Kim Kardashian brings intense youth sports world to Paramount+ spotlight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rumors: Jon Heyman denies political strife in 2025 New York clubhouse

A rumor spread during the 2025 campaign that Brandon Nimmo and Francisco Lindor were at political odds in the New York Mets’ clubhouse. The claim was initially made by popular sports radio host Mike Francesa. On Thursday, MLB Insider Jon Heyman decided to put the rumors to rest. In his latest article for the New […] The post Mets rumors: Jon Heyman denies political strife in 2025 New York clubhouse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Early Season Injury Report & Rehab Updates

The MLB injury reports are stuffed with players already. Many began the season on the IL and several have been added since. They appear here ranked in three categories; Players that should be rostered in all leagues, players that should be added and stashed if they are on waivers, and players to ...

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Braves ace Chris Sale to Hall of Fame? Look at this Sandy Koufax career comparison

The Atlanta Braves are watching Chris Sale move into historic territory, and his latest milestone has added momentum to an increasingly credible Hall of Fame case. As the veteran left-hander continues to build on an accomplished career, a statistical comparison to Sandy Koufax is drawing fresh attention across baseball. Atlanta saw Sale make the 314th […] The post Braves ace Chris Sale to Hall of Fame? Look at this Sandy Koufax career comparison appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How the New ABS Challenge System Is Already Changing Fantasy Baseball in 2026

Overreaction runs rampant in fantasy baseball in early April. When a player hits 2 HR in a game, he is the next coming of Babe Ruth. A sparsely-known pitcher spins a beautiful outing and he has multiple Cy Young potential. Knowing this, it is never too early to talk about the ABS system in Major ...

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Konnor Griffin finalizing $140 million extension with Pirates before MLB debut

Konnor Griffin is regarded as one of the top prospects in all of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently so sold on his talents that they are finalizing a contract extension. The contract is reportedly a nine-year, $140 million deal, per MLB Insider Buster Olney. Keep in mind, Griffin has yet to play a single […] The post Konnor Griffin finalizing $140 million extension with Pirates before MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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